1796 1ed Worcester
England Britain Antiquities Architecture Coins Archaeology
Valentine Green was an 18th-century
British publisher who is known for his impressive engravings of iconic English
locations and antiquities. His most memorable work was his book on the history
Worcester, a book filled with views of churches, coins, and English
architecture.
This fine 1796 first edition is two volumes
in one, includes 26 full-page and folding engraved plates throughout!
Item number: #21536
Price: $750
GREEN, Valentine [engrav.]
The history and antiquities of
the city and suburbs of Worcester
London : Printed for the author
by W. Bulmer and sold by G. Nicol, 1796. First edition.
Details:
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Collation: Complete
with all pages; 2 volumes in 1
o Vol. I – [2], xviii, 300, [4]
o Vol. II – [2], iii, [1], 114, clv, [9], 8
§ Includes Discovery of the Body of King John,
with separate title page
o 26 engraved plates, plus engraved title
pages
§
Includes huge engraved city plan
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Provenance:
o Armorial bookplate – Jno. Willm.
Adam Esqr.
§ Motto: CRUX MIHI GRATA QUIES
o Handwritten – [Joseph Firkins], 1837
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Language: English
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Binding: Leather;
tight and secure
·
Size: ~11.5in X 9.5in
(29cm x 24cm)
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